We as human beings have the free will to do as we wish. But how do we know that's true? What's the source?

The answer is found in this weeks parsha.

Bikkurim shows us that what we yield is only due to Hashem's help. That could be why it's read before Rosh Hashana. To remind us who the Real King is.

With Rosh Hashana rapidly approaching, maybe it is a good idea to look back and realize how much good Hashem has given them this year.

Doing a mitzvah with simcha is extremely integral to doing a mitzvos. Also, one who does them with simcha gets double the reward for doing it with happiness and enthusiasm.

Amalek jumped right into the hot, scalding bath. They did the exact opposite of how one conquers the Yetzer Hara. Don't be like them.

One may think that to do teshuva you have to take the first step and initiate the process. However, it's not true. The first step has already been taken. Hashem is already here. He's making it so much easier for us than you may think.

One who wants to beat the Yetzer Hara should consider it a disgusting piece of filth. Make it disgusting in your eyes and then you can overcome the challenge placed in front of you at that moment.

Eidem Zomimim is paid back with whatever they wanted to be done to the accused. However, HKB"H doesn't act that way towards us. He doesn't deal with us in the same manner. He gives us a lot more wiggle room

Everyone has an area that they excel in. During this time of Elul that we're holding in, perhaps its a good idea to use that area to bring it out in the open and get more merits for the coming year.

There are certain individuals who the Torah lets go home and not go to battle. They are not holding by waging war at this moment. Not only that, but it may be an aveira to go.